--- title: "PA/02589/26: sanction first floor maisonette as built in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02589-26/zabbar-sanction-first-floor-maisonette-as-built source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To sanction first floor maisonette as built (including correction of site from PB439/85), and construct proposed… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0258926 # PA/02589/26: sanction first floor maisonette as built in Zabbar Plot 5, Triq in-Nissieg, Zabbar To sanction first floor maisonette as built (including correction of site from PB439/85), and construct proposed extension at first and second floor levels. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Plot 5, Triq in-Nissieg, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Emmanuel Psaila - **Perit:** [Perit Raphael Abdilla](https://propertylist.mt/perit/raphael-abdilla) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 6 January 2026 - **Validated:** 1 June 2026 - **Published:** 22 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 7 May 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 17 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02589/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02589&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Plot 5, Triq in-Nissieg, Zabbar 22 other applications within 300 m: 19 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05247/23). On Triq in-Nissieg: 18 other applications, 17 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [Charlo Briguglio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlo-briguglio). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/06429/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06429-25/zabbar-construction-of-two-swimming-pools-at-ground): Proposed construction of two swimming pools at ground floor level, in relation to the approved project PA/04904/23. Proposal also includes minor alterations… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 14 m away - [**PA/04904/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04904-23/zabbar-garages-at-basement-level): Proposed garages at basement level (inclusive excavation), one maisonette and apartment 1, Class 4B retail space and garden allotments at ground floor level… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**PA/04112/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04112-23/zabbar-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, construction of garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Proposal includes pools. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/05247/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05247-23/zabbar-changes-to-approved-development-permit-by-pa2435-19): Proposed changes to approved development permit by PA2435/19. Proposed excavation for basement level and addition of 1 floor, resulting in 4 apartments, 1… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/04513/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04513-25/zabbar-sanction-internal-changes): To sanction internal changes, façade materials and a reduction in the number of residential units compared to the original approval PA/8461/17. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/03077/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03077-23/zabbar-sanction-existing-building): To sanction existing building, reconfiguration of stairs to include lift, proposed alterations and construction of three overlying residential units. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/01568/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01568-26/zabbar-construct-a-garage-at-ground-floor-to): To construct a garage at ground floor to include one(1) public services parking and three(3) parking for private vehicles, to construct 3 apartments at first,… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/03663/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03663-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construction-a): To demolish existing terraced house and construction a block of raised ground floor maisonette, three overlying apartments and receded floor, 5 units in all.… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/07160/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-25/zabbar-sanction-garage): To sanction garage, including domestic store, for changes from approved permit PA/03055/06. Granted, validated 2 December 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/06458/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06458-23/zabbar-sanction-variations-to-pa3055-06): To sanction variations to PA3055/06. Sanctioning mainly includes correction of site configuration following new survey and repositioning of walls, doors and… Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/01557/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01557-26/zabbar-construct-a-2-bedroom-apartment-and-extend): To construct a 2 bedroom apartment and extend common parts over existing apartment as approved in RG2326/19 and PA/4789/21 Granted, validated 2 April 2026, 115 m away - [**PA/07466/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07466-23/zabbar-construct-ground-floor-garage): To construct ground floor garage, three apartments and a penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 117 m away - [**PA/03232/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03232-23/zabbar-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, construction of street level garage and dwelling with pool. Withdrawn, validated 6 June 2023, 118 m away - [**PA/08615/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08615-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-stairs-at-ground-floor): Proposed demolition of existing stairs at ground floor, construction of new stairs and lift and construction of three bedroom units at first to third floor… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 148 m away - [**PA/00204/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00204-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-erect-new): To demolish existing terraced house and erect new apartment block. Proposal to consist of basement level with 1 in no. 1 car garages, 2 in no. 2 car garages,… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 149 m away ## More by Raphael Abdilla - [**PA/06680/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06680-26/lija-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-pa-00521-21-and): To sanction minor differences from approved PA/00521/21 and proposed retractable pergola on terrace at second floor level. Pending - [**PA/05805/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05805-26/naxxar-construction-of-administration-building): Construction of administration building. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05610/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05610-26/naxxar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-weighbridge-and-gatehouse): Demolition and reconstruction of weighbridge and gatehouse. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04178/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04178-26/xewkija-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-facility-and): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing facility and sanctioning of internal variations from approved permit PA/02805/14. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/00690/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00690-26/mellieha-sanction-second-floor-residential-unit): To sanction second floor residential unit, as built through PB/06413/80. Granted, validated 12 March 2026 - [**PA/06133/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06133-25/luqa-extension-to-approved-public-service-garage-in): Proposed extension to approved public service garage in PA03540/15. Granted, validated 24 September 2025 [All applications by Raphael Abdilla](https://propertylist.mt/perit/raphael-abdilla) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)